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Caribbean Jerk & Soul Food

June 2, 2010 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings8
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN REACH-IN COOLERS.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS. DEFROST REACH-IN FREEZERS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS, SHELVES, COUNTERS, SINKS, CUTTING BOARDS, FRYERS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS (DEAD ROACHES). CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN (STANDING WATER) AND PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES, IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. WALLS NEED CLEANING IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND 3-COMP SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT ETC (SPILLS). REPLACE ALL MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. SEAL LOOSE BASBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. GROUT LOOSE TILES ALONG WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN WASHROOM.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR EXPOSED SINK AND WASHROOM.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on May 18, 2010: 8 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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